"it started with small apologies
for saying the wrong thing
and laughing too loudly
and wearing a skirt that was too short.
it started with small apologies.
it ended with me apologising
for myself - 
for thoughts inside my head,
for my belly-laughter,
for the length of my legs.
it ended
with me realising
there are no small apologies." 

      —

marina v.

,

don’t let someone make you feel guilty about being at home in your own skin.

(via

findingwordsforthoughts

)